CRITICAL

CVE-2021-21809

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

72.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A command execution vulnerability exists in the default legacy spellchecker plugin in Moodle 3.10. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to command execution. An attacker must have administrator privileges to exploit this vulnerabilities.

Technical details

Published
6/23/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21809?

A command execution vulnerability exists in the default legacy spellchecker plugin in Moodle 3.10. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to command execution. An attacker must have administrator privileges to exploit this vulnerabilities.

Is CVE-2021-21809 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21809 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 72.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21809?

CVE-2021-21809 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-21809 affecting your environment?

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